APS6 Planner - Parramatta

APS6 Planner - Parramatta APS6 Planner Australian Citizenship is Mandatory Reasons to Apply - At a Glance · An opportunity to provide specialist advice, undertake risk assessments, collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, and contribute to meaningful outcomes that directly improve the lives of people with disabilities. · Join a growing Federal Government agency with a strong focus on operational excellence and career development. · Enjoy stability with a hybrid work model, competitive hourly rate, and potential for extension or permanency.

Your New Company Your organisation delivers a national support system for Australians living with disability, funding essential services tailored to individual needs and helping people achieve their goals. As a growing Federal Government agency focused on operational excellence, this role offers a chance to contribute to meaningful initiatives and take your career to the next level. Your New Role You will be responsible for: · Assessing complex participant situations to identify safeguarding risks and develop appropriate intervention strategies. · Providing specialist written and verbal advice to support NDIA staff managing sensitive safeguarding matters. · Managing urgent participant cases and coordinating short-term safeguarding responses to reduce risk and improve outcomes. · Building effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external agencies to support participant safety and wellbeing. · Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, mentoring team members, and supporting consistent best-practice safeguarding approaches across the Agency.

What You Will Need to Succeed The successful applicant will demonstrate: · Experience managing complex or sensitive casework, with the ability to assess risk and make sound decisions in high-pressure environments. · Strong stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence outcomes across diverse internal and external groups. · Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to provide clear advice and prepare high-quality documentation. · Analytical thinking and problem-solving capability, with experience interpreting legislation, policies, or operational frameworks. · The ability to work autonomously, manage competing priorities, and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team culture. · A strong commitment to participant wellbeing, safeguarding principles, and achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable individuals.

The Logistics · Contract initially until 31st December 2027 (view of extension) · Full-time, hybrid working arrangement. · Start date 11th January 2027. · Hourly rate of $61.86 + super. · Australian is mandatory. · Opportunities available in Parramatta. What You'll Get in Return · An opportunity to progress your career with a large Federal Government agency. · Work-from-home flexibility and a hot desk office environment. · Initial 2-week training provided (on-site mandatory) · Weekly pay cycle. · Online timesheet submission and approval. · Nominated superannuation fund.

What You Need to Do Now If this role sounds like something you'd be interested in pursuing, click 'Apply Now' or forward your current CV to [email protected]. Please include a short summary outlining your suitability for the role, along with the location to which you are applying. *Due to the high volume of applications we are currently receiving, we may not be able to respond to every phone call or email. We appreciate your patience and understanding during this busy period* Please click here to apply.